Iowa Seed Output Down in 1956 Crop Report
Iowa field crops show red clover and timothy yields dropping from 1955 while smooth bromegrass and sweet clover production vary. Red clover output reached 1,944,000 pounds from 36,000 acres at 54 lb per acre, below 1955 and far under the ten year average. Timothy seed at 1,800,000 pounds is 81 percent below 1955 and about one sixth of the ten year average. sweet clover 420,000 pounds and other crops also fell from prior years.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Omnis
National Electrical Airways
Electrician
Monet
de Mit
Ilehls
Carparniian
Eleast Wathortington
Matts
Nie
Cole Dean
Ar, 19.000 Watts At Gor
USDA Estimates 350000 Workers Quit Farm Jobs
Agricultural officials said at least 380000 farm workers quit this year, a decline from 1956 and tied to continued drought and rising farm mechanization. They noted some counties face underemployment as drought worsens in hard-hit states and warned further declines may follow if dry conditions persist.
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Agiculture Dupatinist
Drouth
Engineers Build Unique Device To Improve Rotary Hoe
Agricultural engineers at the University of Minnesota develop a high speed testing rig to study a rotary hoe. The apparatus includes a movable soil tray and hoist frame to film slow motion operation for better demolition of scarifying teeth and better cultivation. The project uses a nine mile per hour tray and an electric motor to capture precise action.
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ST. Paul
Minn
University of Minnesota
Theos
John Strait
University Agricultural
Louis Liljedahl
Usda Resea
Sound Thinking Necessary F.B. Leaders Advised
Des Moines speech urges Iowa Farm Bureau leaders to rely on farm people’s judgment. John Lynn cites impractical schemes and calls for constructive policies addressing agricultural economic problems. He commends farmer participation and urges a concerted effort in support of farm policy. Jerry Wetland fer is chamber chair for exton caravin visit in Oelwein Jan 10.
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Des Moines
Lynn
Towa Farm Bureau
Towa
Farm Bureau
Celwein
Jerry Wetlantfer
Gelwein Chamber of Cammerce
Iowa State College
Oelwein
Day length governs growth of trees say researchers
USDA researchers at Beltsville show tree species react differently to hours of light. Some stop growing after eight hours, others persist. temperature and light quality also affect coloration and regrowth. Findings suggest practical light use for nurseries and breeders.
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USDA
J. Downs
H. A. Borthwick
Agricultural Research Center
Beltsville
Mel
Washington, D.C
Coming Auctions Listing With Multiple Sales Dates
Advertised in the Garett listing numerous public auctions. Multiple sales include livestock machinery hay grain and household goods at locations near Whittier Cedar Rapids Alburnett Center Junction Mechanicsville Ryan Mt. Vernon Manchester and Cecdur Rapides with dates ranging Dec 29 to Jan 12 and various owners and estate agents.
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Tom Pollock
Whittier
Merle Blair
Cedar Rapids
Caroline Peter
Alburnett
Allen Horman
Center Junction
Drake and Russell
Mechanicsville
Warren H. Ahrens
Ryan
Otto Pruess
Berenice Moffit
Moffiit Estate
Speer
Wilson
Will Clark
Mt. Vernon
Emma Herman
Manchester
Earl J. Becker
Wool Mechanicsville
Roy J. Miller
Cecdur Rapides
Shuman to Meet Farm Bureau Leaders in Fayette County
Charles B. Shuman president of the American Farm Bureau Federation will meet nine northeastern Iowa county Farm Bureau leaders at 6 p.m. January 8 in Colgrove-Walker auditorium on the Upper Iowa University campus. He will be the main speaker at the dinner preceding the county Farm Bureau membership campaign kickoff. About 440 persons expected.
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Fayette
Charles B. Shueman
American Farm Bureau Federation
Farm Bureau
Iowa
Clair Claxton
Fayette County Farm Bureau
County Farm Bureaus
Collgrove-Walker Auditorium
Upper Iowa University
Shuman
Claxton
Kansas Farmers Rally For Jackrabbit Roundups Across Counties
In TOKEPA Kansas farmers form drives to kill jackrabbits threatening wheat. Don Christy of Seoul City notes the Meme Gun club deployed 200 members to kill about 500 rabbits in western Kansas. Rabbit drives spread to Finny Meade and Scott counties as drought persists and rains are awaited.
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Tokepa
Kan
Kansas
Don Christy
Seoul
Mofee
Finny
Meade
Scott
City Cedar Rapids adopts strict electrical code amendments
A long municipal ordinance details responsibilities for electrical work in Cedar Rapids. It covers entrance protection, permit issuance, examinations, and penalties, plus wiring methods, service capacity, and emergency provisions for buildings including hospitals, schools, and factories.
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Srall Abhuiue
Ain
Lear Ramids Electricat
Jon LW
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Pensa
Chuat
Cadar
Houdera
Fawilen
Cwiber
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Haristor
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Auaritus
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Wivense
Redesente
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Lowe
Cn Etrica
Master Electrica
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Tyne
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Galites
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Thor
Cmera
Ciuse
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Sant
Rales
Tan
Codie Mabie
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Sena
Reals
Cedar Teamus
Idare Fiat Nat
Nottmiti
Thoraughly
Hanes Shalk
Howe
Praca
Tieien
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